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Beware of This Potential Mortgage Payment Trap

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerApr 8, 2020 11:26 AM | Updated: Jun 1, 2020 12:27 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Many relief programs are being offered as a result of the coronavirus. The author cautions about one for mortgages that could do more harm than good.

Lawmakers Renew Their Plea for a Postal Service Bailout

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 8, 2020 8:13 AM | Updated: Apr 21, 2020 12:03 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A small group of lawmakers are asking for emergency relief for the Postal Service in the next coronavirus stimulus bill.

Coronavirus: Senate Dems Propose Premium Pay for Frontline Federal Workers

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 7, 2020 3:01 PM | Updated: May 5, 2020 9:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Senate Democrats proposed establishing a fund to provide premium pay for federal employees working on the frontlines of the coronavirus.

The Fog of War: Lessons from Napoleon’s Defeat at Waterloo in Our Investment Battle Against COVID-19

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciApr 7, 2020 12:09 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Is your financial plan battle tested? The author describes how the “fog of war” can impair your financial decisions.

Supreme Court Overturns Decision in Federal Age Discrimination Case

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 6, 2020 7:24 PM | Updated: Apr 20, 2020 12:11 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The Supreme Court upended the way the federal government has defended against age discrimination complaints under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

OPM Cuts Retirement Backlog by 10% in March

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 6, 2020 3:07 PM | Updated: Apr 20, 2020 12:11 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Despite the outbreak of the coronavirus, OPM has maintained a good pace of processing retirement claims.

Counting on the G Fund

By Michael WaldApr 6, 2020 1:37 PM | Updated: Oct 11, 2020 5:35 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

In times of market turmoil, investors often gravitate towards more stable investments. The author explains some of the attributes of the popular G Fund.

Zipper Clauses, Unions and Lawsuits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 6, 2020 11:48 AM | Updated: Oct 9, 2020 10:31 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

FLRA is seeking comments on whether a “zipper clause” is a required bargaining topic; AFGE has sued FLRA and FSIP seeking Senate confirmation of FSIP members.

Social Security Secrets

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 5, 2020 2:23 PM | Updated: Apr 17, 2020 2:13 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Taxes and the age at which you start drawing it can both have an impact on your Social Security benefits in retirement.

Will Your Surviving Spouse Need Your Federal Health Insurance?

By Brandon ChristyApr 4, 2020 10:07 AM | Updated: Apr 17, 2020 2:13 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

These are some important things to keep in mind about your federal benefits if you think your spouse will need your health insurance if you predecease him or her.

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